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Missouri Compromise
Congress drew an imaginary line at 36°30′, North of this line, slavery would be banned forever except Missouri. South of this line, slaveholding was permitted. -
Compromise of 1850
The compromise of 1850 admitted California as a free state and allowed the southwestern territories to be set up with no restriction no slavery. -
Fugitive Slave Act
The Fugitive Slave Acts were a pair of federal laws that allowed for the capture and return of runaway slaves within the territory of the United States. -
Uncle Tom’s Cabin
A novel by Harriet Beecher, the novel turned millions of people against slavery in the North. -
Kansas-Nebraska Act
It allowed people in the territories of Kansas and Nebraska to decide for themselves whether or not to allow slavery within their borders. -
Dred Scott Decision
Sue for his freedom in a federal court -
Lincoln Douglas Debates
Lincoln’s opponent in the senate race was senator Stephen Douglas about slavery issues, Lincoln think slavery was a moral issue but he lost the election. -
Incident at Harper’s Ferry
John Brown planned to seize the federal arsenal (a place where weapons and ammunition are stored) at Harpers Ferry, Virginia. -
Election of 1860
The 1860 presidential race showed just how divided the nation had become. Lincoln won with just 40 percent of the votes.